A refugee bride struggles with isolation and identity on a harsh volcanic island in Rossellini’s powerful drama.
Karin, a displaced woman fleeing a prison camp, marries a Sicilian fisherman to start anew on the volcanic island of Stromboli. But isolation, hardship and cultural divide leave her increasingly alienated. As the island’s looming volcano mirrors her inner turmoil, she is pushed toward a profound reckoning with herself and her place in the world.
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RIALTO RECOMMENDS: Haunting and elemental, Stromboli is a striking portrait of exile and self-discovery, set against a landscape as volatile as the human soul.
Cast
Ingrid Bergman (Karen), Mario Vitale (Antonio Mastrostefano), Renzo Cesana (The Priest), Mario Sponzo (The Man from the Lighthouse)
Director
Writer
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Writer
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish, German, French
Subtitles
English
Countries
Italy, United States
Studio
Co-production Office